Abstract:
A circuit switching mechanism for use in a high voltage circuit breaker is disclosed. The circuit switching mechanism includes a charging system (12); trip latch mechanism (14); a closing spring (18) positioned coaxially within an opening spring (16); a support structure (22) supporting the springs; and a first rod member (24) operatively associated with a circuit interrupter. Discharging of the opening or closing spring effects movement of the first rod member in a first direction and a second direction, respectively. The trip latch mechanism (14) comprises a hammer (14-6); a trip link (14-18); a first pin (14-16) coupled through the hammer and trip link; a second pin (14-30) attached to the trip link, a trip finger (14-20) and a third pin (14-24) coupled through the trip link and the trip finger. The trip finger bears against the support structure to hold at least one spring in a charged state.
Abstract:
The invention provides a high performance circuit breaker with an independent pole operation linkage and conical composite bushings. A mechanical linkage for independently opening and closing a plurality of associated switches is provided by the invention. The linkage comprises a plurality of connecting rods (32-34) that provide the initial driving force to open or close the switches, cranks (50) for opening and closing the contacts (12, 14, 15, 19) of respective switches, linking elements (36-39) which couple together the connecting rods (32-34) and the cranks (50), and a number of lever assemblies (40, 41) having a bearing ring (45, 46) interfaced thereto. The bearing rings (45, 46) provide a supportive interface between two linking elements (36-39) but permit the linking elements (36-39) to rotate independently from one another. The lever assemblies (40, 41) also provide an interface for the connecting rods (32-34) and linking elements (36-39). The present invention also includes a method of operation of the circuit breaker through the independent pole operation linkage.
Abstract:
A method for measuring an unknown voltage (VIN) using a voltage divider network (R1, R2 and R3) in such a way that uncertainties in the values of the resistances do not affect the measurement. The unknown voltage is divided into three fractional voltages, the fractional voltages are measured, and the unknown voltage is divided with a voltage divider comprising first (R1), second (R2) and third (R3) resistors, and a first voltage (V01) is measured across the first resistor, a second voltage (V02) is measured across the second resistor and a third voltage (V03) is measured across the third resistor. The unknown voltage VIN is computed in accordance with the equations disclosed in the specification.
Abstract:
A silicon transfer switch (10) having a compact and modular arrangement of solid state switch components (14) within the switch boxes (10). The components are arranged in modular half-stack assemblies (14) such that the half-stacks can be loaded into and out of compartments (12) within the switch boxes (10) in an efficient and timely manner. The cooling system minimizes temperature and pressure gradients in the flow of air to the electronic components arranged in the stacks (14) so as to provide uniform cooling of the components. The compact and modular arrangement of the switch components optimizes electrical interconnection between components, mechanical clamping forces, thermal cooling, magnetically coupled solid state switch device firing and temperature management within the system.
Abstract:
A solid state voltage regulator (10) and methods therefor are shown to include a transformer (18) having a secondary coil, the secondary coil having a plurality of taps (20, 22, 24, 26, 28, 30, 32). A first solid state switch (34) is connected between the regulator output (14) and a first tap (20). The first switch (34) need only have the capability of being turned on in response to a gate signal. A second solid state switch (36) is connected between the regulator output (14) and a second tap (22). The second switch (36) has the capability of being turned on and turned off in response to gating signals. The output voltage resulting from the second tap (22) is greater than the first tap (20). A controller (16) connected to the input (12), the output (14), the first switch (34) and the second switch (36) senses the voltage present at the regulator input (12) and output (14) and generates gating signals in response to the sensed voltage. The voltage regulator (10) may include several switches (38-46) similar in construction and operation to the first switch (34). In such a regulator, the second switch (36) is connected to the tap (22) which results in the coil turn ratio yielding the greatest voltage compensation.
Abstract:
Disclosed is a low current binary input subsystem (12) for providing a binary input signal (IN) to a data acquisition system (14). The binary input subsystem (12) monitors the open/close state of a field contact (10) and provides galvanic isolation of noisy field contacts (10), high noise immunity, a steady state current of approximately 1.2 milliamps resulting in power dissipation of approximately 0.25 watts for a 125 VDC input, and a momentary high current pulse of approximately 150 milliamps for a duration of approximately 4 milliseconds during field contact closure to aid in cleaning of oxides from the field contact (10).
Abstract:
Disclosed is a double-sided break switch (10) operated by a double motion mechanism that rotates the blade (22) about a remote axis. Instead of rotating about its own axis (34) the blade (22) rotates about a pivot point (42) that is a short distance beyond the outer diameter of the blade (22).
Abstract:
An operating mechanism for a combined interrupter and disconnect switch (10, 11) comprises an operating linkage (17) and an interrupter support housing (41) rotated separately about a common pivotal axis. The interrupter switch (10) is part of a disconnect switch arm and is secured to the support housing. The interrupter contacts are operated by a linearly movable rod (40) which has an end connected to a lever (56) extending from the operating crank (55) and is movable thereby. A linearly movable operating shaft (21) is connected to and moves a crank arm (57). A spring biased latch lever (80) is pivotally mounted to the interrupter support housing and releasably engages the free end of the crank arm lever (56) so that the housing rotates with the crank and closes the disconnect switch (11). When the disconnect switch closes, the latch lever (80) releases and the crank (57) rotates relative to the housing to operate the linearly movable rod (40) which operates the interrupter switch (10).
Abstract:
A power distribution system comprises a high voltage transmission line (10), a transformer (12), a low voltage transmission line coupled to the secondary winding of the transformer, a carrier transponder (18) coupled to the low voltage transmission line, and a capacitor (20). The capacitor (20) is matched to the leakage reactance such that a capacitive reactance of the capacitor combines with the leakage reactance to produce an anti-resonant condition that effectively increases the current in the secondary winding and thereby improves communications between the transponder and a power generation sub-station.